Amit Bhattacharya

Amit Bhattacharya is a leading defence procurement expert with deep expertise in modern weapon systems and military hardware acquisition. Over more than a decade, he has collaborated with top defence contractors and strategic research institutions, delivering incisive analysis on procurement frameworks, capability development, and technology integration for armed forces worldwide. Amit bridges the gap between operational requirements and industrial capacity, providing authoritative evaluations of modernisation programmes, defence budgets, and acquisition reforms in both established and emerging defence markets. He leads the Defence Procurement and Defence Industry sections at BDMilitary, shaping strategic discourse on defence innovation. Amit earned his Master of Policy and Governance (MPAG) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, complementing his practical expertise with advanced policy and governance insight.

Bangladesh’s Strategic Leap: Attaining Short-Range Ballistic Missile Capability

Posted on 08/10/202508/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh stands at the threshold of a significant transformation in its defence posture. With sustained backing from trusted strategic partners, Dhaka is preparing to field a precision long-range strike capability that will extend the operational reach of its armed forces and alter strategic calculations across the eastern subcontinent. The project, Continue Reading

Bangladesh Air Force Eyes Joint Defence Production, Advanced Missile Systems After Strategic Visit to Türkiye

Posted on 07/10/202507/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesChief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, ndc, psc, returned to Dhaka on Monday, 6 October 2025, following a highly productive official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The five-day visit, conducted from 1–5 October 2025 at the invitation Continue Reading

Türkiye Proposes $600 Million Defence Package for Bangladesh Air Force: Indian media

Posted on 07/10/202509/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesIndian social media has claimed that Türkiye has proposed a $600 million defence package for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), reportedly including aircraft upgrades, precision-guided munitions, and advanced air defence systems. However, the claim was made without citing sources or providing technical details, raising questions about its credibility and intent. Continue Reading

Bangladesh Plans $2.2 Billion Purchase of 20 Chinese J-10CE Fighter Jets by 2027

Posted on 06/10/202506/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 4 minutesInter-ministerial committee formed to negotiate government-to-government deal with China; payments to continue till FY2035–36. Bangladesh is preparing to purchase 20 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets in a deal worth $2.2 billion (around Tk27,060 crore) by 2027, according to local media reports, including a detailed account published by The Business Continue Reading

What Bangladesh Could Gain from Defence Industry Cooperation with Pakistan

Posted on 06/10/202506/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 6 minutesAnalysing Immediate, Mid-Term and Long-Term Opportunities Bangladesh’s defence transformation under the Forces Goal 2030 modernisation blueprint continues to reshape the country’s military posture. Over the past decade, Dhaka has methodically enhanced the technological and organisational depth of its armed forces while investing in domestic industrial capacity. The objective is not Continue Reading